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Extended Bio
Tom Rath has been described by the media and business leaders as, "one of the greatest thinkers of his generation." He studies the role of human behavior in health, business, and economics. Tom writes and speaks on a range of topics, from wellbeing to organizational leadership.
Tom's next book due out in October 2013,Eat Move Sleep: How Small Choices Lead to Big Changes, is already receiving critical acclaim as a "transformative work." Tom has written several international bestsellers including the #1New York TimesbestsellerHow Full Is Your Bucket?In 2012, his bookStrengthsFinder 2.0was the top-selling nonfiction book worldwide. Tom's most recentNew York Timesbestsellers areStrengths-Based LeadershipandWellbeing: The Five Essential Elements. In total, his books have sold more than 5 million copies, been translated in 16 languages, and made over 250 appearances on theWall Street Journal'sbestseller list.
Tom is a Senior Scientist and Advisor to Gallup, where he previously spent 13 years leading the organization's work on employee engagement, strengths, and wellbeing. He also served as Vice Chairman of the VHL cancer research organization. Tom earned degrees from the University of Michigan and University of Pennsylvania, where he is now a guest lecturer. Tom and his wife, Ashley, and their two children live in Arlington, Virginia.